Blackwell's is a traditional American restaurant and pub. The spacious dining room, in wooden setting, offers warm and casual seating arrangement. Flags of different countries hang from the ceiling. The wooden furniture shines with the light of small lamps. The restaurant has been named after Blackwell Island, which is considered New York's penitentiary during 19th century. Blackwell's hosts private parties and events.
Blackwell's offers traditional and new American cuisines in lunch and dinner. It serves cocktail and beer specialties during happy hours from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. from Monday to Friday. On weekend, the restaurant serves brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The bar serves beer on tap, vintage wine and martinis.
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